Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: No. 6
- Type: Barge (unpowered vessel in tow)
- Year Built:
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Length: Not specified; Beam; Depth of hold
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Lake Erie
- Coordinates: Not available
- Original Owners: United States
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
No. 6 was an unpowered barge, likely a schooner-barge or scow barge, in tow of the tug L.P. Smith when the incident occurred. Vessels of this type were commonly used for bulk transport on the Great Lakes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for coal, stone, or timber.
Description
No. 6 was an unpowered barge, likely a schooner-barge or scow barge, in tow of the tug L.P. Smith when the incident occurred. Vessels of this type were commonly used for bulk transport on the Great Lakes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for coal, stone, or timber.
History
On June 22, 1905, while under tow by the tug L.P. Smith, No. 6 was lost during a storm on Lake Erie. She capsized and sank, though the cause—likely heavy seas and tow line failure—was typical for the time.
Despite the vessel’s sudden loss, all twelve crew members survived, which was notable given the frequent fatalities in similar events.
No information is currently available about a cargo, salvage effort, or whether the wreck has been located.
Significant Incidents
- June 22, 1905: No. 6 capsized and sank during a storm while being towed by the tug L.P. Smith.
Final Disposition
Capsized and sank in a storm after being separated from her tow. Not confirmed as a discovered wreck site and may remain unlocated.
Current Condition & Accessibility
The current condition of the wreck is unknown, as it has not been confirmed as a discovered site. Divers are encouraged to respect the site and engage in no-touch documentation methods.
Resources & Links
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As a reminder, when exploring shipwrecks like No. 6, remember to leave only bubbles and take only memories. Be the diver that makes a difference by leaving the site better than you found it.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
WRECK SUMMARY
- Type: Barge (unpowered vessel in tow)
- Length: Not specified
- Loss of Life: None (12 crew survived)
- Location: Lake Erie
- GPS: Not available
- Depth: Unknown
IDENTIFICATION & SITE INFORMATION
- Vessel Name: No. 6
- Type: Unpowered barge or consort
- Built: Not specified
- Flag/Registry: United States
- Date of Loss: June 22, 1905
- Final Resting Place: Lake Erie (exact location unknown)
- Casualties: None (all 12 crew survived)
- Tow Vessel: L.P. Smith (tug)
VESSEL TYPE DESCRIPTION
No. 6 was an unpowered barge, likely a schooner-barge or scow barge, in tow of the tug L.P. Smith when the incident occurred. Vessels of this type were commonly used for bulk transport on the Great Lakes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for coal, stone, or timber.
HISTORY
On June 22, 1905, while under tow by the tug L.P. Smith, No. 6 was lost during a storm on Lake Erie. She capsized and sank, though the cause—likely heavy seas and tow line failure—was typical for the time.
Despite the vessel’s sudden loss, all twelve crew members survived, which was notable given the frequent fatalities in similar events.
No information is currently available about a cargo, salvage effort, or whether the wreck has been located.
FINAL DISPOSITION
Capsized and sank in a storm after being separated from her tow. Not confirmed as a discovered wreck site and may remain unlocated.
REFERENCES & LINKS
- David Swayze Shipwreck File
- Maritime History of the Great Lakes – www.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca
- Bowling Green State University – Great Lakes Historical Vessels
- GreatLakesShips.org